PS Quality and Safety Mark Licensing Rules

Accreditation: Formal recognition of competence.
Accredited Laboratory: Testing lab recognized for competence.
Audit: Systematic examination of quality activities.
Auditor: Qualified and authorized person for audits, registered with BPS.
Applicant: Company seeking PS Mark license.
BPS: Bureau of Product Standards.
Certification Body: Organization conducting certification of conformity.
Certification of Conformity: Process establishing that a product meets standards after audits.
Conformity: Meeting standard requirements.
Director: Director of BPS.
DTI: Department of Trade and Industry.
Inspection: Evaluation to verify product characteristics.
Inspection Body: Performs inspections for conformity audits.
International/Foreign Standard: Standards by ISO, IEC or equivalent accepted by BPS.
License: Authorization document to use PS Mark.
Licensee: Company granted the license.
Non-Conformity: Failure to meet standards.
Philippine National Standard: BPS-promulgated product standards.
PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark Scheme: Certification system using PS Mark.
PS Mark: Mark of conformity affixed on products.
Registration: Recognizing companies/persons for specific tasks.
Standard: Basis for evaluating product and quality systems.
Surveillance Audit: Periodic review of licensee’s conformity.
Testing Laboratory: Lab that tests product characteristics.
Test Method: Defined procedure for testing products.

Develops or adopts Philippine National Standards.
Promotes standards through education and publications.
Issues implementing programs, guidelines, and procedures.
Officially designates counterpart National Standards Bodies, inspection/certification bodies.
Enters MOUs and MRAs for foreign audits.
Conducts conformity and surveillance audits, including market monitoring.
Grants licenses based on compliance with standards.
Collects fees and charges from applicants/licensees.
Regulates PS Mark design and usage.
Suspends, withdraws, or cancels licenses for cause.
Requires document submission to verify compliance.
Accredits testing, inspection, and certification bodies per international guidelines.
Registers qualified auditors and maintains registries.
Maintains confidentiality of information.
Participates in regional/international activities for competence upgrading.
Negotiates international recognition of PS Mark.

Application to be filed in triplicate using prescribed form.
Applicant must undertake compliance with terms and conditions.
Applications filed with BPS or DTI offices having jurisdiction.
Foreign companies file through BPS or recognized counterpart bodies with existing MOUs/MRAs.
Applications and licenses are standard and site-specific; multiple applications required for different products or sites.
Quality Manual submission required to demonstrate manufacturing capability.
Applicant must provide information and product samples for evaluation.
Audits conducted by registered BPS or counterpart auditors.
License issued upon satisfactory compliance and is indefinite but subject to annual audits.

Grounds include:
- Product non-conformity found in audits or market surveillance.
- Failure to comply with license terms.
- False statements in application or maintenance.
- Violations of the Order or trade and industry laws.
Director may adjudicate suspension or cancellation under established executive orders.
Licensee must be notified with grounds and given a 15-day period to be heard.

Compliance with relevant laws including R.A. 4109, E.O.s 133 (1987), 913 (1983), and R.A. 7394.
Licensee must maintain product conformity and quality management system aligned with ISO 9000 series.
PS Mark must only be affixed to certified products.
Grant access to authorized BPS or counterpart representatives for audits.
Subject to at least annual audits.
Full responsibility for quality of subcontracted products.
Obligation to notify BPS about management, brand, or plant site changes.
License validity contingent upon audit after plant site transfer.
License is non-transferable.
Payment of required fees and charges.

Fees payable to BPS, DTI offices, or recognized counterpart bodies as prescribed.
Fees subject to revision.
Licensee legally responsible for auditors during audits.